EP-0212

M.2 2242 NVME SSD for RPi 5 NES-CASE

Description

This is a hat board that supports PCIe expansion for Raspberry Pi 5. It can accommodate M.2 NVMe 2230/2242 SSD drives and connects to the PCIe slot on the Raspberry Pi 5 using a PCIe FPC cable.

Support M.2 NVMe M-key 2230/2242 SSD.

Features

• PCIe Expansion Capability:

The hat board extends the functionality of the Raspberry Pi 5 by providing PCIe expansion support. It allows users to connect additional peripherals and devices through the PCIe slot, enhancing the Raspberry Pi's versatility for various applications.

• M.2 NVMe SSD Compatibility:

Accommodates M.2 NVMe 2230/2242 SSD drives, offering high-speed storage solutions for increased data transfer rates and storage capacity. Users can seamlessly integrate NVMe SSDs for improved performance and efficient data handling.

• Flexible Connectivity:

Connects to the Raspberry Pi 5 using a PCIe FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) cable, ensuring a secure and reliable connection. The flexible cable design allows for convenient positioning and arrangement of the PCIe expansion board, offering flexibility in the physical setup.

• Enhanced Storage Options:

Provides the ability to expand storage capacity by integrating M.2 NVMe SSDs, enabling users to store and retrieve data at faster speeds compared to traditional storage solutions.

• Compact Form Factor:

Designed as a hat board, the expansion module maintains a compact form factor that seamlessly attaches to the Raspberry Pi 5, without compromising the overall size and portability of the Raspberry Pi setup.

• High-Speed Data Transfer:

Enables high-speed data transfer between the Raspberry Pi 5 and connected PCIe devices, ensuring efficient communication and reduced latency.

• Versatile Applications:

Ideal for a wide range of applications, including data-intensive projects, edge computing, and scenarios where additional storage and peripheral connectivity are essential.

• User-Friendly Integration:

Offers a user-friendly experience by providing a straightforward and hassle-free setup for connecting PCIe devices to the Raspberry Pi 5.

• Quality Construction:

Constructed with high-quality materials and components, ensuring durability and reliability in operation.

• Open-ended Expansion Possibilities:

Provides an open-ended platform for users to explore and expand the capabilities of the Raspberry Pi 5, making it suitable for diverse projects and applications.

Gallery

• Product outook

• Assembled with acrylic case

• Product details

• Pogopin must be contact with Raspberry Pi 5's GPIO soldering points

How to assemble it?

• Please follow the steps as following figure.

• Step1. Paste thermal pads on top of Raspberry Pi 5's chipset and fix the copper pillars to Raspberry Pi 5.
• Step2. Connect the FPC cable to the slot and make sure it locked properly, and then put the top hat on Raspberry Pi 5.
• Step3. peel off the protectiong film from acrylic panel.
• Step4. Fix the acrylic panels with copper pillars and screws.
• Step5. Paste the anti-slipper pad on bottom of the acrylic case.
• Step6. Insert TF card and connect the power supply and keyboard & mouse.

Package Includes

• 1 x 52Pi M.2 2242 NVMe SSD For RPi 5 NES-Case board
• 2 x Acrylic panel
• 1 x Custom FPC cable
• 1 x Anti-slipper pad
• 4 x Long copper pillar
• 4 x Ball head nut
• 4 x M2.5 screw
• 1 x M2.5 screw driver
• 4 x Copper pillar
• 4 x Knurled nut
• 2 x M2.5 screw
• 1 x M2 screw

How to enable PCIe on Raspberry Pi 5?

• Modify /boot/firmware/config.txt and adding following parameters:

dtparam=pciex1

And the connection is certified for Gen 2.0 speed (5 GT/sec), but you can force it to Gen 3.0 (10 GT/sec) if you add the following line after:

dtparam=pciex1_gen=3

You can run devices at PCIe Gen 3.0 speeds if you test and they run stable.

• Enable auto detection PCIe and booting from NVME.

sudo rpi-eeprom-config --edit

Adding following parts:

PCIE_PROBE=1
BOOT_ORDER=0xf416 

The 6 means to enable booting from nvme. Reboot Raspberry Pi 5 and try to use `lsblk` or `lspci -vvv` to get more details of the PCIe device.

Keywords

• M.2 2242 NVME SSD for RPi 5 NES-CASE, PCIe device for Raspberry Pi 5.